Capacity Planner jobs in Worcester, MA
Capacity Planner plans, measures, and monitors operating limits and capacities of an organization. Forecasts and plans capacity requirements to ensure alignment with department or unit and determine variance from production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand. Being a Capacity Planner identifies and troubleshoots production issues or bottlenecks that impact plant capacity. Coordinates with internal stakeholders like engineering, sales, and marketing to understand and develop current and forecasted plans. Additionally, Capacity Planner utilizes manufacturing data and reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics. Produces reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement. Recommends process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Capacity Planner occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Capacity Planner typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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- API Technologies Corp.
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Marlborough, MA
FULL_TIME
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JOB SUMMARY: The Planner is responsible for planning, collecting, evaluating and reporting on purchases, sales and inventories of various products. They will be responsible for maintaining inventory within the ERP system and working with customer service and engineering on product concerns.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for the management of raw material, piece parts and finished goods inventory
- Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation and other manufacturing operations related to specific portion of the product for guidance of production workers
- Plans detail operations from blueprints, engineering orders, change notices and other engineering releases
- Create work orders for materials and product processing and coordinate to ensure items are being processed according to specifications and time requirements
- Maintain progress reports, schedules and other related records. Performs planning and scheduling functions involved with coordinating products and materials through various production phases
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implement planned production schedules, labor loading and capacity requirements
- Review schedules to determine materials and parts requirements to ensure materials are available according to schedule
- Work with production management to ensure that on-site materials are accurately inventoried and any discrepancies are appropriately dealt with
- Plan and manage ongoing cycle count process
- Provide input and assistance for supplier reviews
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Associate's Degree
- Experience Years: 3-5 years
- Experience Type: Planning
- OR equivalent combination of education and experience
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and web proficiency
- Experience using MRP/ERP Systems in a production environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office & Manufacturing Based
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
- 1 Month Ago
- C&W Services
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Charlton, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job TitleRME PlannerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionC&W Services, a division of Cushman & Wakefield, is the industry leader in Integrated Maintenance Solutions.We are looking for an experienced ...
- 11 Days Ago
- C&W Services
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Uxbridge, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job TitleRME PlannerJob Description SummaryJob DescriptionC&W Services, a division of Cushman & Wakefield, is the industry leader in Integrated Maintenance Solutions.We are looking for an experienced ...
- 15 Days Ago
- Micross Components
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West Groton, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: As a part of the Operations Team, the Production Planner plays a key role in organizing production in accordance to demand and quality standards. The Production Planner will be the one to...
- 2 Days Ago
- Sartorius
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Marlborough, MA
FULL_TIME
- This is an onsite position in Marlborough, MA.What you will accomplish together with us:You will be responsible for planning and dispatching production tasks.Ensure fault-free and optimized supply of ...
- 5 Days Ago
- Starrett
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Athol, MA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary The Production Planner is primarily responsible for the ongoing material and production planning of both parts and finished goods to meet on-time delivery (OTD), improving inventory turnov...
- 5 Days Ago
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